Manicotti

Ingredients 5 ½ ounces manicotti pasta  1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon dried parsley salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce Directions Cook manicotti in boiling water until al dente, about 10 to … Continued

Pie Iron Pizza Pockets

Pizza Dough 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 packet rapid rise yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons olive oil Fillings ½ cup pizza sauce 1 cup low-moisture shredded mozzarella cheese 1 green bell pepper, diced 4 oz can sliced black olives, drained 16 slices pepperoni oil Instructions Make the dough (can be done ahead of time!): In a … Continued

Owen’s BBQ Chicken

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves crushed garlic ¾ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup water salt and pepper to taste 10 chicken legs Directions Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and … Continued

Pan-Seared Tilapia

Ingredients 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste (Optional) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste (Optional) ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional) Directions … Continued

Fennel & Sausage Breakfast Hash

Ingredients 1 bulb fennel 1 medium Yukon gold potato 6 sausage links, (chicken or pork) 2 tablespoons oil ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs Instructions PREP THE VEGETABLES: Chop the fennel and potato into ½-inch dice. COOK THE VEGETABLES: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fennel and … Continued

Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed 8 slices bacon, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup dry white wine 4 large eggs, beaten ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions Bring a large pot of … Continued